Actor Moon Seung-yu showcased a distinct presence as Abisu in 'The Tyrant's Chef'.
Moon Seung-yu appeared as the Ming Dynasty chef Abisu in the tvN weekend drama 'The Tyrant's Chef', which aired on the 20th, after completing a cooking competition with Joseon and setting off to study cooking.
Through his agency Cube Entertainment, Moon Seung-yu expressed, "This is the first work I've participated in from the middle of the story, so I felt excited and new. I feel proud that the Ming Dynasty envoy created a tense atmosphere and left," adding, "As it was a new challenge, I was able to grow. It was a time to reflect on my profession as an actor, learning once again in various aspects such as acting, cooking, and Chinese."
He continued, "It was a great blessing to meet a good work and role. As many people loved Abisu, I was able to have confidence in my acting. I am grateful to the director, staff, senior actors, colleagues, the Cube family, and the viewers who hated Abisu and loved Moon Seung-yu."
In 'The Tyrant's Chef', Moon Seung-yu transformed into Abisu, who creates new dishes by combining Sichuan cuisine with dishes from other regions based on his excellent cooking skills. He received praise for expressing Abisu's ever-changing emotions and the cooking competition process, showcasing growth and maturity. His impressive knife skills, reminiscent of martial arts, left a deep impression on domestic and international viewers as the 'Sichuan Cuisine Fairy'.
Moon Seung-yu has actively participated in MBC dramas 'Gold Spoon', 'The Flower That Blooms at Night', KBS2's 'My Heart is Beating', and tvN's 'Wedding Impossible', showcasing his immersive acting skills and charming presence. Attention is focused on Moon Seung-yu's next project as he continues to grow by attempting various acting transformations in each of his works.
[Lee Da-gyeom, Star Today Reporter]
